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Cortland launches police chief search
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland is now searching for a new police chief. Mayor Scott Steve says the city is looking for candidates both inside and outside the Cortland Police Department. Paul Sandy recently announced he’s retiring at the end of this month. Steve says he’ll be missed....
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
Cortland launches police chief search
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland is now searching for a new police chief. Mayor Scott Steve says the city is looking for candidates both inside and outside the Cortland Police Department. Paul Sandy recently announced he’s retiring at the end of this month. Steve says he’ll be missed....
Plans for Binghamton Event Venue and Photo Studio Approved
A fire-damaged Binghamton building that's been unused for several years could spring back to life as an event space. A Broome County husband and wife are planning to establish a new business at the location of the former Crescent Cleaners at 40 Clinton Street in the city's First Ward. Francisco...
Tioga Downs Celebrates Oldest Active Player At 105 Years Old
Over at Tioga Downs on Monday, the casino and resort held a birthday celebration for their oldest active player. Ruth Furman just turned 105 years old this month making her the casino's oldest active player. According to her family, Ruth goes to the casino once a week with her cousin...
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail foreseen with thunderstorms to hit Oneida County Monday
On Monday at 7:56 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 8:15 p.m. for Oneida County. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 7:56 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Yorkville, or near...
Flash flood warning issued for parts of upstate NY
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Western New York as storms roll into the area from the Midwest. The flash flood warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for:. East central Erie County. Southern Genesee County. Northwestern Wyoming County. The Weather...
Nassau County’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from AG, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits were filed Monday. They came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law, and months after a judge blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. Blakeman said he was disappointed to learn of the lawsuits.
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
N.Y. weather: It will feel like it’s 100-105 degrees; storm formation approaching
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Islanders should brace for several days of intense heat before getting a reprieve at the end of the week, according to a forecaster. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told the Advance/SILive.com that more desirable weather will be seen on Friday. “It looks like on Monday...
Veteran NYS Fair food vendor moves to iconic fairgrounds spot. ‘Big shoes to fill’
Heading into his 8th year as a New York State Fair food vendor, Nick Sanford admits to being “both excited and a little nervous.”. After all, the owner of Toss N Fire wood-fired pizza company is filling what he calls “some really big shoes.”. Toss N Fire this...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Heat advisory, air quality alert issued for Lower Hudson Valley. See when
A heat advisory is in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley from Monday to Tuesday, the second heat wave to hit the area this month. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley from noon Monday, July 15, to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. An air quality alert has also been issued from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
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